Killeagh
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Killeagh is a small village located in east County Cork
, Ireland
. It is approximately 32 kilometres from Cork city
, 10 kilometres west of Youghal
and 14 kilometres east of Midleton
and is situated on the N25 National Primary route and the former rail line connecting Youghal and Cork.
For some research into the population almost a century ago, look at the census results for 1911 (see link below).
, Youghal and Cork City.
The village has some valuable amenity areas including Killeagh GAA
grounds http://www.killeaghgaa.com/ and Glenbower Wood http://www.esatclear.ie/~exfish/glenbower_frameset.htm, which is situated along part of the Dissour River valley to the north of the village.
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is approximately 32 kilometres from Cork city
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, 10 kilometres west of Youghal
Youghal
Youghal is a town in County Cork, Ireland. Sitting on the estuary of the River Blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout...
and 14 kilometres east of Midleton
Midleton
Midleton, historically Middleton , is a town in south-eastern County Cork, Ireland. It lies some 22 km east of Cork City on the Owenacurra River and the N25 road, which connects Cork to the port of Rosslare...
and is situated on the N25 National Primary route and the former rail line connecting Youghal and Cork.
Demographics
The population of Killeagh has increased significantly in recent years. The 2006 census recorded a population of 521. This represents a 22.3% increase over the 2002 census, which recorded a population of 426For some research into the population almost a century ago, look at the census results for 1911 (see link below).
Amenities
Killeagh has a number of important community facilities including a primary school, church, convenience stores, post office, pharmacy, Garda station, veterinary clinic and public houses and is served by regular daily bus services, which operate between WaterfordWaterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, Youghal and Cork City.
The village has some valuable amenity areas including Killeagh GAA
Killeagh GAA
Killeagh GAA club is a Hurling and Gaelic football club located in the small village of Killeagh in east County Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with the East Cork division of Imokilly and the Cork county board.-Notable players:...
grounds http://www.killeaghgaa.com/ and Glenbower Wood http://www.esatclear.ie/~exfish/glenbower_frameset.htm, which is situated along part of the Dissour River valley to the north of the village.
Places and buildings of note
There are five buildings or other structures entered in the Record of Protected Structures, including Killeagh Mills, Saint John & Saint Virgilius Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland and Dromdiah Country House and Stables, which is located to the northeast of the village. The Thatch pub has been an unofficial village landmark for many years.People
- Mark LandersMark LandersMark Landers is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Killeagh and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1998 until 2002....
, All-Ireland winning captain of Cork in 1999 hurled for Killeagh. - Joe DeaneJoe DeaneJoe Deane is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Killeagh and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1996 until 2009...
, a current squad member of the county panel - JJ Fennelly, the legendary greyhound trainer.